Chapter 601: Chapter 601: The Woman He Wants but Cannot Marry

“I heard it, it sounds like Lin, Lin…”

“Lin Zhiyi.” The woman said slowly, “Since she can make Bai Ruoshu hit, it means she must have something special. If we can contact her, maybe we can be saved.”

Although they didn’t know how to write Lin Zhiyi’s name, at least that’s how it was pronounced.

“How do we contact her? We can’t even get out of this room.”

The woman pondered for a moment, taking a deep breath.

She stared at the blood on the floor and said, “Then let’s use her method. With Bai Ruoshu’s current fame, it will definitely cause a sensation.”

“No, what if you’re discovered? You’ll die. Sis, I don’t want you to die.”

“Sis, don’t let anything happen to you. I’m really scared.”

The two of them hugged the woman in the middle tightly.

The woman took a deep breath, making up her mind, “If we don’t get out soon, they won’t keep us for much longer.”

…

The next day, restaurant.

Gong Yao purposely arranged to meet the next day, just to make Bai Ruoshu suffer mentally.

Only in this way can a person’s mind be gradually broken through.

Sure enough, when Bai Ruoshu sat down opposite him, the concealer couldn’t cover her dark circles.

The Bai Family just came back to discuss such a big business, and they couldn’t afford any slight mistakes.

Bai Ruoshu looked at Gong Yao and got straight to the point, “What do you want?”

“I’ve already been acknowledged by the clan, don’t be without manners.” Gong Yao picked up the cup and drank tea.

“Some things, you and I both know well, why be so blunt?”

Bai Ruoshu sneered, too lazy to pretend to be a dignified lady.

Gong Yao put down the cup and said slowly, “Miss Bai, what I sent you is just a snippet, I have the full version. If I take the recording to reconcile with Third Young Master, do you think he might even be grateful to me?”

Upon hearing this, Bai Ruoshu clenched her teeth.

“Do you really think Lin Zhiyi is that important?”

“Then are you willing to try it?” Gong Yao asked back.

“…”

Bai Ruoshu was silent.

She didn’t dare.

The interests she carries are too great. If something really happens, the Bai Family, even her father, wouldn’t protect her.

Gong Yao saw the change in her eyes, knowing that his words had hit the mark.

Changing his tone, he immediately softened his voice.

“Miss Bai, you and I are actually the same, just working for the family. The only difference is that I need to compete.”

Bai Ruoshu listened and looked up at him for a few seconds.

Instantly understanding his meaning.

“You want to cooperate with my dad?”

“Yes, President Bai’s goal is to cooperate with the Gong Group, regardless of which part of the Gong Group it is.” Gong Yao explained.

“But without Third Young Master’s approval, the port won’t give us the usage rights.” Bai Ruoshu shook her head.

That day outside the Gong Family’s ancestral hall, she saw that the Gong Family wasn’t satisfied with Gong Yao.

She would never bet such a large cooperation on Gong Yao.

Gong Yao gripped the teacup tightly, restraining his inner rage.

He understood Bai Ruoshu’s gaze.

She looked down on him.

He blew on the tea in front of him, “Miss Bai, since I’ve said it, naturally, I can let you use the port. The Gong Family isn’t just governed by Third Young Master yet.”

Bai Ruoshu was slightly stunned, hesitantly asked, “The old master has agreed?”

“The port is indeed in Third Young Master’s hands, but it’s also the Gong Family’s property. What the old master says goes.”

Gong Yao smiled faintly.

Bai Ruoshu pursed her lips, feeling conflicted inside.

Gong Yao reminded her, “Miss Bai, you have no choice, unless your Bai Family finds someone else to cooperate with. But without the Gong Family’s escort, the journey might not be so smooth. Besides, who dares to collaborate with a murderer?”

The word “murderer,” like a switch, made Bai Ruoshu’s eyes glitter dangerously.

“You have no right to say that about me! Aren’t you the same?”

Gong Yao sneered, indifferent, “That’s why I said we’re very alike.”

Children from big families, male or female, must all be useful.

The viciousness in Bai Ruoshu’s eyes gradually faded, as if she’d found a kindred spirit.

She resumed her gentle demeanor, smiling lightly, “Alright, but it must set sail before the year ends. Can you make that happen?”

Gong Yao raised his cup as a substitute for wine, “Of course.”

“Then let’s have a pleasant cooperation.”

Bai Ruoshu also raised her cup.

Soon, the dishes they ordered began to arrive.

Halfway through the meal, Bai Ruoshu occasionally glanced at Gong Yao.

Gong Yao lowered his eyes, continuing to eat, calmly asked, “Is there something?”

Bai Ruoshu’s eyes shifted slightly, pondering Yang Jingwei’s instructions before going out.

“Gong Yao obviously has an interest in Lin Zhiyi. In that case, why not make use of it? Brothers fighting over a woman doesn’t sound good, and the Gong Family will never allow such a thing to happen, and it could end your dad’s plans too.”

Bai Ruoshu smiled, “What do you think of Lin Zhiyi?”

“You tested me about this before, what’s the point of asking again?” Gong Yao replied casually.

“What if I help you? Getting the woman he wants but can’t marry must be very interesting, right?”

“What, do you want to marry him?” Gong Yao sarcastically asked.

“Right now, I just want to get my dad’s cooperation deal settled. If you don’t want Lin Zhiyi, then forget it.”

Bai Ruoshu didn’t directly answer the question.

Gong Yao put down the knife and fork, wiped the corner of his mouth, “How do you plan to do it? Catching them in bed? Dragging my name through the mud?”

Families value reputation the most, and he would never gamble his reputation on a woman.

Bai Ruoshu chuckled, “That method is too crude, and besides, she’s on guard against both of us, she won’t fall for it at all.”

Upon hearing this.

Gong Yao’s interest was piqued.

“Then what do you plan to do?”

“Make her have to admit it herself,” Bai Ruoshu whispered, calculations gleaming in her eyes.

Gong Yao suspiciously looked at Bai Ruoshu.

Thinking she underestimated Lin Zhiyi.

Previously, he also thought Lin Zhiyi was easy to deal with, but after several encounters, Lin Zhiyi always managed to be unexpectedly tricky.

Making her admit it was impossible.

Bai Ruoshu noticed his concerns, leaned in slightly, and continued, “I heard that Second Madam had a hard time getting pregnant, but previously she and the Second Young Master had no children. How did she suddenly have a child?”

“Once she gives birth to a son, won’t the Second Young Master have other thoughts? After all, he is also a Gong.”

Gong Yao understood Bai Ruoshu’s implication.

Start with Liu He.

“Fourth Master, we’re on the same boat right now.” Bai Ruoshu said with a faint smile.

“I understand.”

“Well, I’m full, so I’ll leave first.”

After speaking, Bai Ruoshu stood up and left.

Coincidentally, Gong Yao’s phone rang.

“Mom.”

“How did the talks go?”

“She agreed to cooperate, but…”

Gong Yao revealed Bai Ruoshu’s plan to deal with Lin Zhiyi completely.

Fu Xiuzhu snorted lightly, “Targeting Lin Zhiyi? I think someone wants to kill two birds with one stone and get rid of Liu He and the child in her belly as well. It’s probably Mrs. Bai’s idea. It seems my guess was right, Yang Jingwei and Liu He must have some grudge.”

Gong Yao frowned, “But the people investigating Mrs. Bai said the two have no relation, Mrs. Bai had health issues after giving birth to Bai Ruoshu and immediately went abroad with President Bai to recuperate. This time Mrs. Bai came back, and it was the first meeting between the two.”

Fu Xiuzhu, sure of no ties between them, didn’t think more of it.

“Liu He used to love showing off and was vain, she could have offended many wives, having another Mrs. Bai targeting her is very normal. Anyway, Mrs. Bai’s plan benefits us. It’s better if there’s no child in Liu He’s belly.”

Gong Yao still had some doubts.

“But I heard that Liu He has calmed down a lot in recent years, how could she provoke Mrs. Bai? I feel this matter is not as simple as we think.”